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From Messi to Ronaldo: Here’s how many children the biggest football stars have

The world of football is filled with star players who not only deliver on the pitch but also enjoy extraordinary family lives. Here’s a brief look at 15 of the…

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The world of football is filled with star players who not only deliver on the pitch but also enjoy extraordinary family lives. Here’s a brief look at 15 of the sport’s biggest names—and how many children they have, ranked from the fewest to the most.

Neymar Jr. – 1 child

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The Brazilian wizard is the father of one son, who frequently appears on his social media channels.

Sergio Agüero – 1 child

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The Argentine goal machine celebrates his strikes with his only son, Benjamin.

Zlatan Ibrahimović – 2 children

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
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The charismatic Swede combines on-pitch confidence with life at home raising two sons.

Robert Lewandowski – 2 children

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Poland’s superstar has two daughters who closely follow his successful career.

Gerard Piqué – 2 children

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The Spanish defensive powerhouse has two sons with singer Shakira.

Mesut Özil – 2 children

Mesut Özil
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The creative German is the father of two daughters and enjoys family life away from the spotlight.

Lionel Messi – 3 children

Lionel Messi
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Argentina’s iconic forward has three sons who are often seen wearing their dad’s jerseys.

Luis Suárez – 3 children

Luis Suarez
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The Uruguayan, known for his lethal finishing, spends his free time with his three children.

Antoine Griezmann – 3 children

Antoine Griezman
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The French World Cup winner has three children, all born on the same date in April.

Edinson Cavani – 3 children

Edinson Cavani
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The hardworking striker is a father of three, balancing goal-scoring duties with family life.

Sergio Ramos – 4 children

Sergio Ramos
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The Real Madrid legend is a proud father of four, who frequently appear on his Instagram.

Gareth Bale – 4 children

Gareth Bale
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The Welshman’s blistering pace on the pitch matches his busy life as a father of four.

Wayne Rooney – 4 children

Wayne Rooney
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England’s former top scorer has four sons, all following in his football footsteps.

David Beckham – 4 children

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The British style icon often appears publicly with his wife Victoria and their four kids.

Cristiano Ronaldo – 5 children

Cristiano Ronaldo
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The global superstar has five children, whose everyday moments he frequently shares on social media.

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